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7 Dramatic Bathroom Makeovers Across All Styles

I love dramatic before-and-after reveals, and they never seem to get
more dramatic than in the bathroom. We've dug into many of these
remodels on Houzz, from those that involved homeowner ingenuity,
creative sourcing and DIY efforts to those with budgets that could cover
an entire house. Here's a glimpse of every kind of remodel, from those
that required one talented homeowner to those that took a village to
complete, in no particular order. In case you want to know more about
any particular remodel, I've provided links to the full stories.

1. From dated Southwestern to harmonious contemporary in Cleveland.

Architect Ryan Duebber had his work cut out for him when it came to the odd proportions and awkward configuration of this master bathroom.

AFTER: Duebber took the
room down to the studs and started with a clean slate, careful to add
only pieces that enhanced the minimalist space and created serenity. Materials like Brazilian massaranduba wood, stones and natural-cut limestone tile add organic warmth.

2. From plagued with problems to classic vintage style in Washington, D.C.

Underneath
the ugly red walls and dated tiles of this bathroom lurked a host of
plumbing and electrical problems, as well as rotting wood. Clever
homeowner Megan Adams found ways to save money, completing the restoration for around $10,000.

Sticking with a classic subway
tile on the tub surround, backsplash and walls is a relatively
inexpensive choice, and the look will never go out of style. Gray grout in between is much easier to keep looking clean.

AFTER: Architect Amy Alper
commandeered the wasted dressing area and window seat space and turned
it into a relaxing tub and sink room. She maintained a continuous line
from the counters around the room, which is easy on the eyes and
provides balance from side to side.

AFTER: Doing the work
himself, Ross transformed a French door into a shower stall divider,
which not only saved a lot of money but also inspired the style of the
rest of the room. A repurposed sewing machine cabinet painted gray,
topped with marble and adorned with glass knobs, adds elegance, as does a
thrifted silver-framed mirror.

This
New England bathroom was not only drab and closed in but also cold.
Located over an unheated garage, it had been built before things like
LEED and tight envelopes were considered in construction, and thus was
drafty and inefficient.

AFTER: A full gut renovation by designer Megan Meyers
included adding radiant heat floors, a baseboard heating system, a
heated European towel bar, a volcanic limestone bathtub and a more
energy-efficient window to help hold in the heat.

As for the decor, clear glass in
the shower makes the room look larger and provides clear views. A mix of
porcelain and glass tiles adds elegance and color, and the stenciled
walls have an ornate yet subtle pattern.

AFTER: Bill Fry Construction
converted the never-used bathtub into a shower with a clear glass
surround and brightened up the space with blue mosaic tiles the daughter
helped choose. Along with a new window, the color and material palette
infused the space with vibrance and a zestfully clean feeling.

AFTER: Interior designer Lisa Konjicek-Segundo of Olive Juice Designs
took the homeowners' love of all things NYC and transformed their
bathroom floor into a subway platform, thanks to an oversize photograph
of a subway station with just the right perspective.